Rachel Rowan rachelarowan.wordpress.com
850-***-**** 2800 SW 35th Pl. Apt. 609
******@***.*** Gainesville, Fla. 32608
Summary Current student of journalism with a background in newspaper and literary
magazine copy editing and writing. Well-versed in AP Style and programs
such as Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign and Adobe PhotoShop. Skills include
writing, copy editing and photography.
Education University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., 2008 Present
Expected degree: Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Expected date of graduation: April 2012
Minor: Anthropology
Booker T. Washington High School, Pensacola, Fla., 2004 - 2008
Graduated Suma Cum Laude
Journalism Copy editor, The Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville, Fla.
January 2011 Present
experience
One of the largest student-produced newspapers in the U.S. with a daily
circulation of more than 50,000.
Edit news and feature stories for grammar, content and AP style
Work Maid, Student Maid Inc., Gainesville, Fla.
July 2011 Present
experience
Residential and commercial cleaning and concierge company serving
Gainesville and surrounding areas.
Clean residential and commercial facilities
President/Intern, Chain Reaction Inc., Pensacola, Fla.
June 2007 June 2008
A volunteer center dedicated to connecting teens with more than 60 nonprofit
organizations in the greater Pensacola area for volunteer opportunities.
Helped increase Chain Reaction s membership from about 500 to more
than 750 members; facilitated monthly meetings; planned service proj-
ects; wrote and earned a $1,000-grant; supervised a teen advisory council;
served on Board of Directors
Awards Top student in English, B. T. Washington High School, 2007-2008
Studer Group Scholarship Recipient, 2008
Florida s Bright Futures Academic Scholar, 2008 Present
Activities The Independent Florida Alligator, 2011
Florida Magazine Student Association, University of Florida, 2009
Camenae, B.T. Washington High School s Literary Magazine
Copy editor, 2006-2008